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    Cherry blossom - Wikipedia

    The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the flower of trees in Prunus subgenus Cerasus. "Sakura" usually refers to flowers of ornamental cherry trees, such as cultivars of Prunus serrulata, not trees grown for their fruit (although these also have blossoms). Cherry blossoms have been described as having a vanilla-like … See more

    Classifying cherry trees is often confusing, since they are relatively prone to mutation and have diverse flowers and characteristics, and … See more

    Many cherry species and cultivars bloom between March and April in the Northern Hemisphere. Wild cherry trees, even if they are the same … See more

    Cherry blossoms are a frequent topic in waka composition, where they commonly symbolize impermanence. Due to their characteristic of blooming en masse, cherry blossoms and are considered an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life. … See more

    In the present day, ornamental cherry blossom trees are distributed and cultivated worldwide. While flowering cherry trees were … See more

    "Hanami" is the many centuries-old practice of holding feasts or parties under blooming sakura ( or ; さくら or サクラ) or ume (; うめ) trees. During the Nara period (710–794), when the custom is said to have begun, it was ume blossoms that people … See more

    Japan has a wide diversity of cherry trees, including hundreds of cultivars. By one classification method, there are more than 600 cultivars in … See more

    The wild Himalayan cherry, Prunus cerasoides, is native to the Himalayan region of Asia, and is common in countries such as Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Myanmar, … See more

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      : 86–95, 137 ) The most popular cherry blossom cultivar in Japan is 'Somei-yoshino' (Yoshino cherry). Its flowers are nearly pure white, tinged with the palest pink, especially near the stem.
      Cherry blossom trees, or flowering cherry trees, symbolize the fleeting nature of life due to their short blooming period. They belong to the genus Prunus, which includes not only cherries but also plums, almonds, peaches, and apricots. The genus is part of the Rosaceae family.
      The dainty cherry flowers appear in mid-March to early April. Cherry blossom trees, such as the 'Fuji cherry blossoms', have white single fragrant flowers that dangle in clusters. The flowering cherry tree 'Kojo-No Mai' is a dwarf cherry blossom tree that only grows up to 8 ft. (2.5 m).
      Cherry blossom festivals are events where the downy blooms blanket parks, gardens, and towns in a visual transition away from the harsh chill of winter and toward the growing warmth of longer days. The tradition of cherry blossom festivals in the U.S. dates to 1935 in Washington, D.C.